· KOLKATAWOOD extends the INDIAWOOD legacy, fuelling Eastern India’s rising markets
· Live demos, B2B matchmaking, and skilling sessions to connect innovation with local growth
· 150+ leading brands to showcasing the latest in machinery and materials
From 12–14 September 2025, KOLKATAWOOD 2025 will be held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan — Eastern India’s first large-scale exhibition dedicated entirely to woodworking, furniture, and mattress manufacturing.
Organised by NuernbergMesse India, KOLKATAWOOD marks the latest chapter in the INDIAWOOD story - a platform that, for decades, has connected India’s woodworking and furniture manufacturing sectors with the latest in global technology, machinery, and materials.
Building on the success of INDIAWOOD in Bengaluru & Delhi, and MUMBAIWOOD in
Western India, this eastward move is a strategic step to bring industry access closer to emerging growth hubs.
A Market on the Move
The real estate market of East India is experiencing growing demand for residential, commercial, and retail spaces, which is largely driven by rapid urbanisation and rising disposable incomes, particularly in markets like Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Sikkim, and Patna, which have seen significant demand in recent years.
The residential sector in Kolkata is supported by extensive infrastructure developments like the expansion of metro lines and road networks, which improve connectivity and accessibility.
West Bengal is emerging as a major investment hub, with the Ambuja Neotia Group committing over ₹15,000 crore over the next five years, Reliance Industries pledging more than ₹1 lakh crore by 2030 across data centres, green energy, retail, and connectivity, and the JSW Group investing ₹16,000 crore to further boost the state’s industrial growth.
These developments are fuelling demand not just for more housing, but also for well-crafted furniture, modern kitchens, ergonomic workspaces, and high-quality sleep solutions.
National Tailwinds, Regional Opportunities
The Indian furniture market, worth USD 23.9 billion in 2023, is expected to more than double by 2032. Post-pandemic, the mattress sector has also been on an upward curve, driven by demand for orthopaedic, ergonomic, and smart mattresses, as well as a growing preference for sustainable materials.
Eastern India’s share in these growth stories is only set to rise, with major players already committing to the region. Godrej Interio is strengthening its B2B operations in Kolkata, with a focus on the office, healthcare, and education sectors. Furlenco has entered the market, offering flexible rental furniture solutions tailored to urban consumers. Meanwhile, OMACME has announced an investment of ₹100 crore to expand manufacturing capacity and reinforce supply chains in West Bengal, signalling long-term confidence in the region’s potential.
A Platform with Purpose
KOLKATAWOOD will bring together industry professionals, including furniture and mattress manufacturers, saw millers, architects, designers, and suppliers, to explore the latest in woodworking machinery, mattress manufacturing technologies, upholstery supplies, tools, fittings, and products.
Live demonstrations, B2B matchmaking, and skilling sessions will make it a hands-on, business-focused event, bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques.
“Eastern India is no longer a peripheral market—it’s an emerging industrial hub with the potential to compete nationally,” says Sonia Prashar, Managing Director and Chairperson of the Board, NuernbergMesse India. KOLKATAWOOD will be the region’s dedicated platform to accelerate that transition.”
With real estate expansion, rising incomes, and a booming e-commerce ecosystem for home and lifestyle products, Kolkata is entering a new chapter in its industrial story.
KOLKATAWOOD positions itself not just as an exhibition, but as a catalyst for that growth.
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